Monica Briancon writes in La Prensa: POPOLO GRASSO, POPOLO MAGRO [FAT PEOPLE, SKINNY PEOPLE] Some time ago, in a social venue, I was departing with friends, chit chat. One of them, openly, entrusted to the group that in Bolivia being skinny is a luxury. All the others nodded and agreed with the statement. Those who were…
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Bolivian middle class spends more on cars, technology and travel
Ivone Juarez reports for Pagina Siete: FOR THE GOVERNMENT, THE ENGINE OF THE ECONOMY IS DOMESTIC DEMAND The middle class spends more on cars, technology and travel A low dollar, bonus policy, the increase in per capita income and the attractions of the technology encourage the demand for goods and services in the country. The…
Bolivian cuisine on the map – kudos to GUSTU!!
Tatiana Sanabria reports for Pagina Siete: Gustu, simply the best restaurant The digital magazine Como Sur [eat south], has chosen them, by vote, as best new restaurant, best restaurant and best chef in 2013. Yesterday, Gustu restaurant in La Paz, took a huge and pleasant surprise to learn that was chosen as the best restaurant…
More valuable archaeological findings, this time in Cochabamba!
Karen Carrillo reports for Los Tiempos: COCHABAMBA, A RICH AND INEXHAUSTIBLE SPACE OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL HERITAGE FOR BOLIVIA More valuable archaeological findings The Department of Cochabamba is surprising more and more by the rich archaeological heritage that was discovered. This time it’s several gold-plated blades that account for cultures that inhabited from 1500 B.C. in the…
Bolivian icon in peril!!! Cerro Rico continues to be under jeopardy!
From Pagina Siete: THE AUTHORITIES FEAR A POSSIBLE COLLAPSE Government demands to halt activities at Cerro Rico After an inspection, the Ministry of mining and metallurgy demanded the cessation of mining activities that are developed in the Cerro Rico de Potosi to avoid a collapse. In 1987, the Cerro [Hill] was declared, along with the…
Investment trends in Bolivia during 2014
Efrain Valera and Gary Rojas report for El Deber: EXPERTS IDENTIFIED AREAS FOR INVESTMENT Ten sectors that seduce investments for 2014 Market. Food, buying franchises, services to extractive industries, among others, open the opportunity to new capital. The chia, quinoa, wheat, sugar cane and fruits are some of the sectors seeking to attract more investments…
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